The bill amends the definition of "criminal offense" within the Victims of Crime Act to include specific crimes against peace officers. The new language adds several offenses, including aggravated assault upon a peace officer, assault with intent to commit a violent felony upon a peace officer, battery upon a peace officer, and aggravated battery upon a peace officer. These additions aim to enhance the protections available to victims of crimes committed against law enforcement personnel.

Additionally, the bill makes a minor deletion regarding the definition of "formally charged," removing the phrase "a" before "criminal information." This change streamlines the language without altering the meaning. Overall, the bill seeks to broaden the scope of the Victims of Crime Act to ensure that crimes against peace officers are recognized and addressed within the legal framework.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 31-26-3